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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,358.97 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,358.97 and 358.27 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,358.97 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,358.97 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,358.97 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 486,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,878.18/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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